How To Fix MN290 - Variable key for main condition record missing

MN290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Variable key for main condition record missing

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to find the main condition record belonging to
the period condition record.

System Response

The system determines the following data:
The period condition record has the (internal) number &V1& for
condition type &V2&, area of validity &V3&.
The error occurred in function module &V4&.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The problem may be caused by one of the following:
faulty call of function module &V4& with invalid or inconsistent data
database error (i.e. the variable key does not exist in the database
table (VAKE)

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN290 - Variable key for main condition record missing ?

  The SAP error message MN290, which states "Variable key for main condition record missing," typically occurs in the context of pricing and condition records in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid condition record for the specified variable key in the pricing procedure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Condition Records: The most common cause is that there are no condition records created for the specific combination of the key fields (like material, customer, etc.) that the system is trying to access.
  Incorrect Configuration: The pricing procedure may not be correctly configured to handle the specific conditions or variable keys.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from finding the appropriate condition records.
  Incorrect Access Sequence: The access sequence defined for the condition type may not be able to find the required records due to incorrect settings or missing entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: 
  
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